Rotorua Family Motel

River Jet Adventures packages

RIVERJET THERMAL SAFARI
The Riverjet adventure will introduce you to a slice of New Zealand scenery only a select few have ever seen. Our tours take you through great pine forests and open farmlands that line the river bank along with some of New Zealand’s most beautiful, unspoilt Native bush. The sleek black boat takes you through the magnificent Tutukau Gorge where canyon walls rise 50 dramatic metres above the magnificent Waikato River.
This is the only Riverjet in New Zealand that incorporates a geothermal wonderland experience. As you travel down to the hidden valley of Orakei Korako. This enchanting natural geothermal park that has fabulous walks, around steaming cliffs, amazing hot pools and the awesome Aladdin’s cave.
RIVERJET “THE SQUEEZE”
Itinerary – The group do the same trip on the boats but then carry on past Orakei Korako where we leave the boat and start to walk up a thermal hot water stream, around 20 to 38 degrees
Everyone will be fitted with water boats to walk in as the stream is shingle based. After a short walk from the boats we enter “The Squeeze” this is where the water rushes thru the rock wall and is only about 12 – 14 inches wide and about knee to waist deep, so you have to turn side ways to push thru, this carries on for about 40 meters where it breaks out into the stream and is around knee deep, walking along here for 200 meters where at the top is a waterfall and hot pool above where you can enjoy a hot swim, soak, 10 minutes later turn around and head back thru “THE SQUEEZE” All this is in the NZ native bush with ferns, pungas the ultimate setting.
River Jet Safari Flyer - view PDF
River Jet Thermal Safari - view PDF
RIver Jet The Squeeze Flyer - view PDF

www.riverjet.co.nz

Volcanic Air Safaris

Volcanic Air Safaris is conveniently located at the Rotorua City Lakefront. We can collect you by courtesy transport from the Arista Motel or we are only minutes away should you wish to drive. We offer the romance of the floatplane or the thrill or the floatplane to view from above some of the most dramatic geothermal and volcanic landscape of this magnificent destination. View the dramatic crater rift of the dormant Mt Tarawera or enjoy a spectacular landing on the Waikato River adjacent the beautiful native park of Orakei Korako, home to some of the largest silica terraces or for a “once in a lifetime” experience land on NZ’s most active volcano – White Island, a privately owned island only accessible to a few.
From short of long scenic flight experiences we offer you a memory not to be forgotten. And as a special offer, have reception book your flight and we will provide you a photo pack of your flight experience valued at $25.00 to take away as a memoir of your experience with us.www.volcanicair.co.nz

Agroventures

Agroventures offers truly unique New Zealand adventures for men, women, children of all ages, from adrenalin junkies, speed demons to those who enjoy a more low key experience. Located 15 minutes north of Rotorua, we offer five exhilarating activities all conveniently located within 60 meters of each other.
Our experienced, professional crew are with you all the way through guaranteeing your needs are met. What makes us unique? Agroventures has the world’s only human powered monorail Shweeb, Rotorua Bungy – a New Zealand icon, Agrojet - the fastest jet sprint experience in NZ. Swing from 40m towards the earth at 130kmph on NZ’s one and only Swoop and the Southern Hemispheres’ only wind tunnel at Freefall Xtreme. Spend an hour or the entire day – we will give you an unforgettable experience and a sense of accomplishment in that will remain long after you have waved us farewell.
“Arista of Rotorua Motel” can assist in booking this for you.www.agroventures.co.nz

Kaituna Cascades

Kaituna Cascades is a company of paddlers, each time we put a raft or kayak on the river we will give you the safest most enjoyable, fun and best equipped river trip on offer.
Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and open up the Kaituna River, we were the first to name the now famous rapids and give people the opportunity to paddle rafts and kayaks (topo’s) down the awesome Kaituna River.
Our guides come mostly from a white-water kayaking background their experience helps them to safely assess river and client conditions before rafting. They are very professional, have great personalities and are fun to be with on the river.
Kaituna Cascades strives to continue to be the most innovative, best equipped and safest company on the river. We raft Kaituna, Rangitaiki and Wairoa rivers, trips of duration from two and half to five hours.Arista of Rotorua Motel will book these tours for you.www.kaitunacascades.co.nz

OGO Rotorua, NZ

The experience of rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball has been an iconic adventure experience since Andrew and David Akers developed the first operation in the world in Rotorua back in 1997. Rotorua remains the ONLY location in New Zealand where you can experience this amazingly fun and bizarre activity.
With a new site just 5 minutes from the town centre with a hill that is almost twice as long you can ride with 1, 2 or 3 people inside the same H2OGO (with warm winter in winter or cool water in summer),race against your friends, or try the Harness OGO where you are securely strapped in and sent rolling head over heels through the trees down our custom designed harness track.
Open 364 days from 9:00 to 5:00pm in all weather conditions, do not miss out on this unique New Zealand invention. No bookings necessary – Phone: (07) 343 7676 Freephone: 0800 646 768www.ogo.co.nz

Rapids Jet

Spectacular White water Jet Boating & Amazing Scenery........
Rapids Jet is a fun, safe, exhilarating experience for all ages 5 years & over. Since 1993 over 140,000 people have been on NZ’s best 35 minute Jet boat ride on the Waikato River, just 15 minutes drive north of Taupo off State Hiway 5. Our ride shoots you through the narrowest canyon on the river on your way to play in the awesome pressure waves of the Nga Awapurua Rapids. These are the biggest commercially jet boated rapids in NZ. It is loads of fun & your owner/drivers are all local kiwi blokes with many years of jet boating experience. So you can be assured you are in safe & skilled hands necessary to navigate this amazing part of the Waikato River. Open every day (except Xmas day)Reservations advisable.www.rapidsjet.com

The Redwoods - Whakarewarewa Forest

Only three minute drive from our motel is one of Rotorua’s most spectacular natural assets, famous for its magnificent stand of towering Californian Coastal Redwoods. The forest is simply unique and a place where you can experience some fantastic activities:

• Selection of walking tracks ranging from a peaceful ½ Hour walk to an all day forest trek
• A network of world famous Mountain bike tracks with options for the whole family
• Horse riding trails
• Dog walking areas
• Orienteering and Explorer Trails

www.redwoods.co.nz

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

• Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Lake Rotomahana Boat Cruises
• Rotorua, New Zealand
• The World's Youngest Geothermal Area

Spectacular Geothermal activity in the World's youngest geothermal system within 22 volcanic craters created on 10 June 1886.
Waimangu and Rotomahana are “must do” eco-experiences for those who wish to experience NZ’s unique ecology, botany and geothermal features.
Unique Waimangu - See Frying Pan Lake, one of the largest hot water springs in the World. Mysterious and beautiful, Inferno Crater Lake which rises and falls as it heats and cools. Delicate Sinter Terraces grow from the deposits of the hot spring water. Rare and unusual plants have adapted to grow on the hot earths of Waimangu, amongst the regenerating native forests.
Unspoilt Lake Rotomahana has a separate geothermal system, featuring hot springs, steaming vents and geysers, which can be seen only from our boat. This is a protected wild life refuge and a bird lover's paradise. Rotomahana covers 15 volcanic craters formed in 1886.
Eco focused self guided walks and hikes to suit all ages and ability. Boat cruise with commentary on Lake Rotomahana, the largest crater. Allow 3 hours for walk + boat and 2 hours for walk only.
This is a protected area and we are the winners of multiple Eco Tourism awards.www.waimangu.co.nz
It took Mike and Annemarie a while to do this walk after arriving to Rotorua and we wish we had of done this sooner. It's a great way to invest in 3 hrs of your time!

Rotorua Duck Tours - Amphibious Sight Sightseeing

Welcome to Rotorua Duck Tours a unique Rotorua attraction offering amphibious sightseeing tours of Rotorua and it’s lakes area. On one of our Rotorua tours you will get a great introduction to Rotorua's rich history and view some of its most spectacular scenery. Rotorua Duck Tours is centrally located in Rotorua city, Central North Island, New Zealand.
www.rotoruaducktours.co.nz

Skyline - Rotorua

Welcome to Skyline Rotorua – higher VIEWS wider SMILES Skyline Rotorua is an all weather all year round attraction suitable for all ages. Only 5 minutes drive from the Rotorua CBD, and set into the side of Mt Ngongotaha, Skyline Rotorua with its world renowned vista of the city and lake injects that all important X factor into your day.

VIEW – The Most Spectacular Views in Rotorua
Skyline Rotorua Gondola is the best way to see the most spectacular views in Rotorua. Take a ride in our 8 seater gondola, the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere you will enjoy a 487 metre ride up the side of Mt Ngongotaha.

THRILL – Luge – Once is never enough
A world first proudly designed and built in Rotorua. This fun filled gravity ride on a 3 wheel cart uses a unique steering and braking system providing the rider with full control. Now with 6 entry points to 3 tracks offering varying terrain ranging from the Scenic Track to the Advanced Track, the Luge is a great fun filled family activity.

Additional Activities Include The Sky Swing, Simply NZ Souvenir Shop, Scenic Walking Tracks and Helipro scenic flights. Terraces Café is also available for more casual / alfresco dining. www.skyline.co.nz

Polynesian Spa

Polynesian Spa is New Zealand’s leading international day spa. In a picturesque, tranquil setting overlooking Lake Rotorua, visitors can enjoy a wonderful fusion of relaxing hot spring pool bathing, sumptuous spa and massage therapies and picturesque lake views.
Unwind in the unique thermal water renowned for its therapeutic properties that has been enjoyed for centuries.Completing this unique thermal spa experience is a café, serving healthy light cuisine, and a Spa Essentials store with desirable spa essentials.
We invite you to experience this World Top Ten Spa (natural/thermal/medical), as voted by readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller magazine 2004-2007, 2009 & 2011.
Polynesian Spa is located on Hinemoa Street in central Rotorua and is an all-weather activity. Opening hours are 8am until 11pm daily, with spa therapies available from 9am until 8pm. Bookings essential for spa therapies.www.polynesianspa.co.nz

Agrodome - The Unique NZ Experience

The World Famous Agrodome is a must see for any visitor to Rotorua and New Zealand. Home to the multi-award winning Agrodome show – an exciting and informative insight into New Zealand agriculture, featuring 19 breeds of sheep, sheep shearing, cow milking, lamb feeding and dog demonstrations (Three shows daily at 9.30am, 11.00am and 2.30pm). Join the Organic Farm Tour for a hands-on experience with a variety of farm animals, visit the Organic Orchard for honey and kiwifruit juice tasting (daily departures 10.40am, 12.10pm, 1.30pm and 3.40pm). Visit the Woollen Mill, Shearing Shed and Dog and Whistle souvenir store to complete your Agrodome experience. www.agrodome.co.nz

Rainbow Springs - Kiwi Wildlife Park & Kiwi Encounter

Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park has been a favourite destination since 1932. Spread over 22 acres of parkland, Rainbow Springs offers a truely unique experience, and is a must-see for anyone who wants to get to know New Zealand’s wonderful environment and animals, both during the day and at night.
Your ticket allows unlimited entry for 24 hours so there is no additional charge to visit the nocturnal animals. When you visit Rainbow Springs, you can learn more about kiwi conservation with a Behind the Scenes tour of Kiwi Encounter. Operated by the National Kiwi Trust, this unique scientific attraction allows you an insight into the entire process of kiwi conservation – from kiwi egg collection in the wild, incubation, hatching and then raising of the kiwi until it’s ready to be released back into the wild. 30 minute guided tours depart on the hour from 10am till 4pm daily. http://www.rainbowsprings.co.nz/

Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park

Rotorua's must-see wildlife park. At Paradise Valley Springs you can interact with many different animals that are found wild around New Zealand, like Deer, Pigs, Thar (mountain goats) and Wallabies. The Ngongotaha Stream that flows through the park is full of wild Trout and many thousands use the stream to spawn in each year. Crystal clear spring-fed pools show off hundreds of Rainbow and Brown Trout of all sizes, as well as huge long-finned Eels. A cave with an underwater viewing window shows off some of the larger Trout at eye level. Get up close and friendly with a range of farm animals in the lively streamside farmwalk. Handfeed Alpacas, Donkeys, Goats and Sheep. Trout and animal food is available for purchase to allow visitors to interact closely with most of the animals in the park. View Native Birds like our cheeky South Island parrot the Kea in their walk through aviary. Walkways go across the water in the waterbird wetland, which showcases a mixture of native and introduced waterfowl.
There is an elevated treetops walk hidden six metres high amongst huge native trees, with great signage to identify lots of native trees and shrubs. You can drink water straight from the freshwater spring, or purchase some bottled ‘Paradise Pure’ to take away with you.
At Paradise Valley Springs you will also discover the ‘Pride of Paradise’ – their very own Lion Pride, housed in an enclosure that allows you to get very close to these formidable animals. At times, there are even gorgeous Lion Cubs for patting at no additional cost!
Everyday at 2.30pm the Lions are fed – something not to be missed. Following this there is a feeding at 3.00pm where you can learn more about New Zealand's birdlife and you may also be able to pat the friendly possum. Set amongst beautifully maintained New Zealand native bush, with solid wide walkways offering easy access for everyone in all types of weather. Open every day of the year from 8am till dark, with last entry at 5pm, and only 10 minutes drive from Rotorua city.
There is an elevated treetops walk hidden six metres high amongst huge native trees, with great signage to identify lots of native trees and shrubs. You can drink water straight from the freshwater spring, or purchase some bottled ‘Paradise Pure’ to take away with you.
At Paradise Valley Springs you will also discover the ‘Pride of Paradise’ – their very own Lion Pride, housed in an enclosure that allows you to get very close to these formidable animals. At times, there are even gorgeous Lion Cubs for patting at no additional cost!
Everyday at 2.30pm the Lions are fed – something not to be missed. Following this there is a feeding at 3.00pm where you can learn more about New Zealand's birdlife and you may also be able to pat the friendly possum. Set amongst beautifully maintained New Zealand native bush, with solid wide walkways offering easy access for everyone in all types of weather. Open every day of the year from 8am till dark, with last entry at 5pm, and only 10 minutes drive from Rotorua city.www.paradisevalleysprings.co.nz

Paradise Valley Ventures

We are the Bay of Plenty’s premiere riding stables, providing clients with a fun, safe and memorable trail riding experience over an authentic 700 acre New Zealand sheep and beef farm, just 6 km from Rotorua city in beautiful Paradise Valley.
We have rides from half-day treks for the confident riders, to short pony rides for the very young. Our team is passionate about sharing their love of horses and the outdoors with clients from all over the world, New Zealand, and Rotorua residents.
The farm features panoramic views of the Paradise Valley and the Lakes Region, and rides take clients over sparkling streams, through native forest, and rolling pasture land. We have excellent facilities, and happy healthy horses, and professional caring staff. See our website, www.paradisetreks.co.nz, for more information about our business and virtual tours of the property.
Or you can book at Arista of Rotorua Motel.

Mini Golf New Zealand - Rotorua and V8 Simulator

Challenge our 18 hole MiniGolf championship Mini Golf course. Bask amidst the ambience of native New Zealand fauna. Compete amongst the wildlife running free amongst the Mini Golf course holes. Pigeons, friendly rabbits, fish, frogs and abundant bird life all make MiniGolf New Zealand their home.
The presentation of this Mini Golf course is outstanding with piped music and sounds and stunning water features including a 2000 year old rata stump centred amidst falling water.
Night time Mini Golf is a special time with attention to detail in a simulating serene and multi coloured lit environment bringing a whole new feeling to MiniGolf.
The course is American-designed for competition, your score should reflect your skill level, not merely your Luck value. So show us your skills and give it your best shot.
To add to the there is a V8 Super Car simulator available for hire.
Located a long Fairy Springs road next to Skyline makes a great option to kill a couple of hours and have a relating time. Come and see us at Arista of Rotorua Motel and we will give you a discount voucher.

Tamaki Maori Villiage - Culture Meal Experience

Cultural experience
Experience the warmth of our people during an evening of ceremonial rituals, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting!
Share in the Powhiri; our ancient ceremony of welcome before you are invited into our Pre-European Maori village nestled within the native Tawa forest. Enter our living village, as it comes alive with the sights, sounds and activity of days gone by. Witness the earth being scraped carefully away from the hangi pit by your selected Chiefs, to reveal baskets laden with your sumptuous, mouth watering feast. At the heart of the Village, enter our ancestral Meeting House, and relax as our family entertain you with a powerful Cultural performance. Dine on the traditional hangi buffet feast, followed by our New Zealand dessert. The evening draws to an end with the Poroporoaki – the official closing ceremony as we farewell our visitors.
HangiChiefs are appointed in the beginning of the evening. They are each given a spade, and together with assistance from your guides they dig away the dirt, pull back the hessian sacks and reveal the sumptuous hangi meal that has been cooking for more than 3 hours already on the hot stones beneath the ground!
The hangi baskets, laden with piping hot chicken and lamb, kumara, potatoes, carrots and delicious stuffing, are pulled from the pit. Your hosts deliver an interactive commentary on how the meal was prepared and cooked, the origin of the hangi and provide a brief history of how Maori hangis were cooked in ancient times. And for those interested in putting a hangi down in their very own backyard when they get home, we also provide a few handy tips.
Let “Arista of Rotorua Motel” help you to book this amazing show...
http://www.tamakimaorivillage.co.nz/

Mitai - Maori Villiage - Culture Meal

An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe. Enter the world of Mitai. Be enthralled by the natural bush setting, see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat.
Marvel at the crystal clear water full of eels and trout, flowing directly from the earth at the sacred Fairy Spring. See your traditionally cooked hangi meal being lifted from the ground. During our cultural performance, you’ll learn about our past, carvings and ta moko (tattoo art).
Be captivated by the displays of weaponry and combat, coupled with the grace and beauty of the poi dance. You’ll be amazed by the spine tingling haka finale. The Mitai family is proud to have created a sacred and spiritual place that offers you an indigenous cultural experience like no other.
Rotorua Made Easy, A perfect package for your groups.
www.mitai.co.nz

Skyline Rotorua

TASTE – Cableway Restaurant – Best of NZ Buffet Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner this restaurant is known for its stunning 180 degree views over the city of Rotorua, Lake Rotorua and Mt Tarawera.
The Cableway Restaurant is suitable for every occasion that requires style, a great atmosphere, delicious quality NZ cuisine and an all round wonderful experience.
www.skyline.co.nz

Lone Star Retaurant

With all that hydrogen sulphide, everybody says you smell Rotorua before you see it but that’s part of this great city’s charm. After all, it’s the cultural heart of New Zealand. The Lone Star restaurant is thrilled to be regarded as one of the ‘must see’ attractions here- we are housed in a building which encompasses a blend of traditional Maori culture and contemporary New Zealand design synonymous with Rotorua.
Owners Andy and Prue Allan invite you to see for yourself and enjoy an evening with them. Although if Andy is not there, it could be because he is somewhere indulging his passion for the great outdoors, preying upon some unsuspecting wild pig or stag. The Lone Star Rotorua restaurant comfortably hosts 140 guests, and in addition can cater for a further 45 people in our function Room – it’s available any time for whatever occasion. Simply call us, tell us what you need and we’ll take care of the rest.
Take one of the Arista's – Loan Star vouchers and receive a loaf of bread and dips free. http://www.lonestar.co.nz/

Good feed of Fish n Chips or Chinese

Some times you just want to hang around and have a feed of fish n chips. Oppies are our personal favorite and we love their food. They will deliver to the motel for a small charge. To view their menu follow the below link:  http://oppies.co.nz/